The Adventure Quilt A Long …a Road Trip has become quite a learning experience and has proven to be every bit as educational as adventurous. The Journey So Far… I’ve learned how to: 1) develop a system of organization, 2) discovered additional uses for a walking foot and 3) piece several blocks using new-to-me techniques …
Who knew a big, bulky and (in my case, a clunky sounding) sewing machine attachment that goes by the name “Walking Foot” – also known as an “Even Feed Foot” could could do so much more than help you sew two pieces of fabric together! St. Patrick’s Day has arrived and I continue to merrily …
The short answer is a resounding YES! Of course, we can! Each one of us can easily “Quilt-A-Long” however, to be successful there are a couple of things you really need to do first. FIRST: Choose a QAL that aligns with your schedule and skill level and make a general assessment of the overall pattern …
And by that I mean you can put just about everything your heart desires… Maybe even the kitchen sink… INTO THIS BAG The Beatle Bag from Abbey Lane Quilts The designer/author’s intent was to create a bag large enough to hold and organize a wide range of sewing notions yet be easy to carry. This …
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Answer: A DISAPPEARING Four Patch Quilt Block! What? Why? How? So, what exactly is a Disappearing Four Patch quilt block? Simply put, it is a basic four patch block with four additional cuts, and a turn of four (or five) fabric pieces. Eight additional stitch lines later and the result is a block that looks …
While very few of us would argue the benefits of a warm heart and soul but what about the rest of your body? What if there was a quick and easy way to warm other important areas – for example your neck, shoulders, knees, hands… So, once your chilly body parts are warmed it would …
Being Human I Have a Few Weaknesses – Shiny objects, cute puppies, cinnamon rolls, buffalo plaid, pretty fabric and, of course, anything Christmas, just name a few. Another weakness (as the title of my site would suggest) is quilting and sewing however, the specific pattern or design that is making me swoon …
Total Reported Spending at Independent Retailers and Restaurants on Small Business Saturday Tops an Estimated $100 Billion since the Day Was Founded by American Express in 2010 ~ New York (Business Wire). You may be asking what does an event like Small Business Saturday – which occurred 2 weeks ago, have to …
Is it fair to call it magic when you take a few fabric scraps… And add quilter’s grid interfacing To create a fabric panel where every seam and every corner of every square is perfectly matched? I guess the answer depends on your definition of magic and the number …
